Raccoon That Attacked Dog Positive For Rabies

DIGEST

A racoon killed on Saturday after it attacked a dog in the Jupiter area has tested positive for rabies, making it the fourth case of confirmed rabies this year.

The attack took place in the 17000 block of Loxahatchee River Road. The attacked dog had been vaccinated against rabies but as a precaution is being revaccinated and is under a 45-day home quarantine.

The last case of rabies in Jupiter occurred in May 1997 on 133rd Trail in Jupiter Farms.

Palm Beach County Animal Care and Control urges residents not to feed wildlife and to closely monitor the outdoor feeding of pets. Garbage should be tightly fastened to avoid attracting wildlife, and all obviously sick, lethargic, aggressive or orphaned wildlife should be avoided.